Before you start dying your hair always read the instructions of the hair dye that you have bought. They are usually designed to be used on dry and unwashed hair as the natural air oils help the colour to set better, so if you are planning on a home dying session don’t wash your hair for a couple of days previously. Before you start, apply some moisturiser or Vaseline around your hairline, ears and neck to avoid staining.

The instructions will also explain about carrying out an allergy test. It may be tempting to skip this, especially if you have dyed your hair yourself before, but the ingredients in hair dyes change all the time so an allergy test is always advised.

Before you buy your hair dye, check the box to ensure that the shade you want is recommended for your existing hair colour and also to see what the resulting colour will be. It is also best to start off with a semi permanent colour to see if you like the  result, and this is also better for your hair as well as stopping those annoying visible roots coming through.

If your hair is in good condition the colour will take a lot better so if you think your hair is in need of some TLC it is best to give it some conditioning treatments or go for a trim before you dye it, this way you are giving yourself the best chance of ending up with the colour you want.

When it comes to applying your hair dye it is nest to part your hair and section it with clips so you can concentrate on each section and avoid patchy coverage. Make sure to drape something like an old towel around your shoulders to catch any drips and avoid staining your clothes. It is also a good idea to put an old towel on the floor too, especially if you are dying your hair in a room that has carpet or laminate flooring.

Once you have mixed the hair colourant as per the instructions, put on the gloves provided and apply the dye to every section of your hair until it is completely covered. If you are just wanting to touch up your roots focus your attention on this area only, and then as it is approaching the end of the development time run some through the rest of your hair to liven it up.

Home hair dyes are not made to be stored and then used at a later date, so you might as well use it all up and ensure even coverage. Leave your hair to colour only for the recommended development time and then wash it out thoroughly until the water runs clear, preferably under a shower.

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It is not an easy task to colour your own hair, but some products today are in the form of mousse in order to make it easier to manage. This reduces the risk of it getting on the skin and staining, as this is really hard to get off. But the drawback is a line that circles the entire area of the hairline if you are not careful. Hair colouring at times has been compared to trying to cut the back of your hair successfully with a pair of scissors. It just is not easy.

In a film you often see someone that is on the run colour their hair after visiting a public restroom by first buying a hair kit from the store and a pair of scissors. They then cut their hair, dye it and leave the lavatory looking like a catwalk model. These are just films however, and reality is much different.

If it’s just a simple all over head colouring it can be achieved with the correct preparation. But it is rare to see successful colouring when it is the first time and over the many years it has been tried by many people and their friends.

The risk factor involved can lead to mistakes mistakes and to correct any errors can be quite costly. It is not just the monetary expense that is included in the risk factor. It is your peace of mind as well as the health of your hair.

If you have to visit a hairdresser because of a colour problem they are going to have to strip out the colour, and this causes hair damage due to the many times the hair is washed and rinsed. A treatment will also be advised before you can start colouring it again but that depends on the severity of the colouring problem and the subsequent treatments.

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KapelloHair.co.uk is designed to make extensions shopping quick, fun and easy and is the result of over two years of research and development in hair durability and quality. The results are extensions that are non-drying with much less processing than rivals, non-shedding and stay silky, touchably soft and shiny longer.

The hair match assist has been pioneered by the interactive site that is staffed by experts in hair extensions to make sure every customer receives exactly the correct shade of extension for that beautiful look. This innovation is very important for those buying extensions online because it eliminates the guess work of trying a different brand of extensions and then find out they are not a good fit.

The colour match tool, for those making their first purchase of hair extensions will not only suggest the best shade but will give a group of relevant products to purchase. All the user has to do is upload a recent photo and then wait for the recommendation.

A virtual chat tool has been developed alongside the hair match assistant with a Kapello Hair extension expert on hand all day to answer any hair extensions or product queries. The website visitor doesn’t even need to pick up the phone to call the retailer if time is short as the chat window goes straight through to an experience customer services team, dealing with queries quickly and efficiently.

Alex Kotcha, managing director at Kapello Hair said, “We recognise that there is a lot of choice both online and on the high street for extension wearers to sort through. Because of this, we invested a lot of time and resources in testing, researching, sourcing and manufacturing in order to produce hair extensions that are of a genuinely high quality but also easy to care for and wear. All Kapello extensions are manufactured by our in-house team, allowing us to be very hands on at all stages of the creation process.

“Whether you choose clip in hair extensions, pre-bonded or sew-in kits, we use only 100% human hair and keep processing to a minimum. We have worked hard to offer one of the widest selections of colours available and are confident the colour match assistant will transform the tresses of anyone fed up with limited match options or sick of having to buy extensions and then die them to get the perfect colour.”

Each method of extension is designed to be none damaging, ensuring tangled hair, or hair pulled out or broken by bonding or clips is a thing of the past. By caring for the wearer’s own hair, Kapello Extensions make it even easier to have a beautiful style all day long.

As well as the wide choice of shades, online shoppers can browse five length options, from 16-inches to a Rapunzel like 24 inches. Everyone buying hair extensions online will also be automatically granted entry into the Kapello loyalty card scheme, earning points with every purchase. When 500points are accrued, the holder is granted a lifetime discount on all orders.

Additional value for money is offered via regular discount codes for as much as £20 off purchases and free delivery on orders over £90.

To find out more about Kapello Hair and to buy extensions online, visit  http://www.kapellohair.co.uk

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The nominated hairdressers are;

• Andrew Barton – previous winner of British Hairdresser of the Year 2006. With his own salon in Covent Garden and an enviable TV career, this is Andrew’s eighth nomination.

• Errol Douglas – this is the 15th nomination for Knightsbridge salon owner Errol Douglas, previous winner of Afro Hairdresser of the Year 1993, 1995 and 2007.

• Tim Hartley – this is Tim’s second nomination. With his sense of creativity and empowering teaching ability, Tim has been consistently creating collections and inspiring hairdressers for over 30 years.

• Mark Hayes – the third nomination for Mark Hayes, International Creative Director of Sassoon. A career with the company spanning over 30 years, Mark is responsible for creating their renowned photographic collections.

• Gary Hooker & Michael Young – this is the fourth nomination for owners of salon group Hooker & Young, collectively six times winners of North Eastern Hairdresser of the Year and Schwarzkopf Professional British Colour Technicians of the Year 2006.

• Akin Konizi – twice winner of British Hairdresser of the year in 2008 and 2009, Artistic Director for HOB. This is Akin’s sixth consecutive nomination.

• Mark Leeson – this is Nottinghamshire salon owner Mark’s first nomination. Known for his glamorous, wearable hair, Mark is a previous Winner of Eastern Hairdresser of the Year 2004, 2005 and 2006, and Schwarzkopf Professional British Colour Technician of the Year in 2007.

• Angelo Seminara – current British Hairdresser of the Year, Angelo also won the title in 2007. He has also won Avant Garde Hairdresser of the Year in 2000, 2003 and 2004.

In the British Hairdressing Awards 27 year history there have only been 15 hairdressers who have been awarded this esteemed title. They are – Trevor Sorbie, Anthony Mascolo, Irvine and Rita Rusk, John Frieda, Andrew Collinge, Nicky Clarke, Charles Worthington, Umberto Giannini, Beverly C, Mark Hill, Antoinette Beenders, Lisa Shepherd, Andrew Barton, Akin Konizi and the current British Hairdresser of the Year Angelo Seminara. Angelo was ecstatic when he won the coveted title for the second time in 2010, “I couldn’t believe it when my name was called out, I was overwhelmed and delighted – winning the title for the second time is even more special.” said Angelo.

Jayne Lewis-Orr, Publisher/Editor-in-Chief of Hairdressers Journal International, was delighted to announce the nominees. “British hairdressing is renowned throughout the world as being creative and inspiring and the eight British Hairdresser of the Year nominees, all live up to that expectation. The forthcoming months are going to be very exciting, as we have the first round judging of the regional and specialist categories, followed by the announcement of the six finalists within each of the categories. Within that time, the British Hairdresser of the Year nominees will be preparing their exclusive portfolio, which will be judged with the regional and specialist category finalists in October. I wish everyone involved the best of luck, as winning a British Hairdressing Award really does make a difference to your career.”

The 2011 British Hairdressing Awards is presented by Hairdressers Journal International and sponsored by Schwarzkopf Professional. The winners in all sixteen categories, culminating in the premier accolade, British Hairdresser of the Year 2011, will be announced at a fantastic star studded awards ceremony and dinner at the Grosvenor House Hotel, a JW Marriott Hotel, Park Lane, London on Monday 28th November 2011.

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